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Allens advises Evolution Mining on Northparkes acquisition
The acquisition was funded by Evolution's recently completed AU$525 million institutional placement and a new AU$200 million five-year Term Debt Facility. As part of the deal, Evolution has agreed ...
Unpacking ASIC's sustainability reporting regulatory guide
The Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) recently published its Regulatory Guide 280 Sustainability Reporting (RG 280) for entities required to prepare a sustainability report under Australia's new climate-related financial disclosure regime that came into operation on 1 January 25 ...
High Court dismisses ACCC's anticompetitive claim, clarifying when an 'understanding' exists
The High Court of Australia has handed down a significant decision, dismissing the ACCC's appeal against a ruling of the Full Federal Court in proceedings involving the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union and construction company J Hutchinson Pty Ltd. ...
Round 1: Experiences with consumer lending practices
In the Final Report, the Commissioner has found that, for the most part, whilst the legislative tools necessary to protect borrowers are already available, there have been significant shortcomings in their application and enforcement. ...
NSW Court of Appeal confirms letters of comfort don't extend liability to a liquidator's admissions of debt
In Forex Capital Trading Pty Ltd (in liq) v Invesus Group Ltd [2025] NSWCA 64, the New South Wales Court of Appeal has confirmed that a parent company agreement under a letter of comfort to pay 'debts … incurred' by its subsidiary does not apply to proofs of debt admitted in liquidation. In this Ins ...
PNG resources sector: broad reforms establish new petroleum regulator and levy
The Papua New Guinea Parliament recently passed the National Petroleum Authority Act 2025 and the Oil and Gas (Amendment) Act 2025, establishing the National Petroleum Authority as the new regulator for the petroleum sector. ...
Allens advises Pacific Green on development and sale of Limestone Coast North BESS project
The 250MW/500MWh BESS is located in the Limestone Coast region of South Australia and is expected to commence commercial operations in early 2027. 'The development of the Limestone Coast North BESS ...
Australia's energy transition: a complex regulatory road to nuclear power
With the country’s coal-fired power fleet rapidly ageing, nuclear power has been suggested as a possible provider of low-emissions, reliable power to support the energy transition. This raises t ...
Energy transition panel: the implications of US policy changes on Australia
Partner and Head of Energy Kate Axup participated in a panel discussion at The Australian Financial Review Business Summit in March, joining industry leaders to explore the topic 'Energy Transition: t ...